Generating Volunteers for Today, Tomorrow, and the Future

Presented by:

Amber R. HendricksonRural Volunteerism Coordinator

Appalachian Coal Country Team

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of residents volunteer

http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/oh#sthash.Nq1w4Sfb.dpuf

27.4%27th among 50 states and DC

http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/rankings/States/Volunteer-Retention-Rates/2010

More than 50% of the country has a Volunteer Retention Rate of 65% or less.

Empowerment

Session Goal:

Founded- 2002 WHWT- 2006250 VISTAs

Grants- $8.5 millionIn-Kind- $7.9 million

Vol. Hours- 250 years

Rural Volunteerism

Initiative

Phase 1: SurveysPhase 2: 25 Practices

Phase 3:Outreach

ruralvolunteer.org

What makes volunteers tick?

Recruitment

Current Volunteers &

Skills

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Who are you missing?

Baby Boomers

Recognize their expertise!

Gen

X

Be Efficient!

Millennials

Sector Neutral

Civic Duty

Doesn’t work anymore.

How?

Volunteer Position

Description

Management

Orientation

HistoryMission

Tasks

Thank You

Commitment

Concise

Accountability& Trust

Half Chinese

Motivation vs. Follow Through

Mind

Practice

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Raymond Bryson

Joe Lanman

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mike warren

Handoff Checklist

What do you understand the priorities to be?

What concerns or ideas do you have that have not already been mentioned?

What are your key next steps, and by when do you plan to accomplish them?

What do you need from me in order to be successful?

Handoff Checklist

Are there any key contingencies we should plan for now? When will we next check-in on progress/issues?

Who else needs to know our plans, and how will we communicate them?

Handoff Checklist

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Retention

Recognition

PersonalAdaptableSincereTimelyEncouraging

Appreciation Ideas

Volunteer Recognition Plan

Amber HendricksonRural Volunteerism CoordinatorAppalachian Coal Country Team

fellow@ruralvolunteer.org(304)252-4848 x 310@RuralVolunteers